Author Archives: Sierra Sturch

Tribal PD Meets with Girl Scouts

This week, January 20th, local Girl Scouts Troop, #1356, delivered a sweet gesture of appreciation to our first responders. Every year, the scouts donate several cases of cookies to the PBPN Tribal Police and Fire Departments in an effort to … Continue reading

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Snowfall Provides Perfect PTFD Training Ground

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Fire Department (PBPN FD) has found a way to turn the 2025 Polar Vortex snowfall into an unexpected opportunity. With thick sheets of ice forming on the Nation’s ponds, the department’s firefighters are diving headfirst … Continue reading

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PTFD Firefighters Honored for Saving Patient

On December 18, 2024, three Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department (PTFD) first responders were awarded Outstanding Service Awards for their successful efforts saving a cardiac patient’s life. Captain / Paramedic Eric Ganson, Firefighter / Paramedic Josh Greenlee, and Firefighter / EMT … Continue reading

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